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      Gareth Southgate drops TWO England stars from squad to face Italy in Euro 2024 qualifier

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE has had to drop TWO stars ahead of England’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy. AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori and Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah have been omitted from the squad.
      Eddie Nketiah made his debut against AustraliaCredit: Getty
      Fikayo Tomori has been left out against ItalyCredit: Getty
      England boss Gareth Southgate had 25 players for the final training session but only 23 can be named in match-day squads.
      Nketiah made his debut in England’s 1-0 friendly win over Australia on Friday, coming on as a substitute for match-winner Ollie Watkins.
      Tomori – who left Chelsea for Milan in 2021 – has made four senior Three Lions appearances.
      England sit top of Group C, with Italy three points behind.
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      And tonight’s match gives Southgate’s side another chance to avenge their heartbreaking Euros final loss in 2021.
      But Southgate – who led England to World Cup quarters last winter – claimed he is a better manager for the heartache.
      He said: “You are managing big matches all the time in one of the most high-profile jobs in football, so of course, like every manager, you are improving every day.
      “I’m sure every coach would be saying they are better than six months ago; they know more, are more experienced and have encountered more situations.
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      “I hadn’t managed a European final before, so the next one I am in I will have another reference and you have more experience.
      “It’s as simple as that. You can only gain experience by being in those moments.
      “People have asked what I would do differently that night but if I had done something differently I don’t know how that would have played out.
      “You make decisions with the information you have at a given time and it’s played out in front of everybody.
      “Everybody can then, in hindsight, say what should have happened but that tape is never played and nobody really knows the answer.”
      Gareth Southgate speaks ahead of England’s game with ItalyCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Sweden captain Lindelof does NOT want abandoned Belgium clash restarted after two fans were shot dead in Brussels attack

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      SWEDEN captain Victor Lindelof says there is “no reason” to replay the match against Belgium after two fans were shot dead in a suspected terrorist attack.Two men, both believed to be wearing Sweden shirts, were gunned down in the street before the game in Brussels.
      Victor Lindelof says there is ‘no reason’ for Belgium vs Sweden to be replayedCredit: Rex
      The match was abandoned at half-time after Sweden players decided not to resume the game – Belgium agreed with the scoreline 1-1 after Romelu Lukaku cancelled out Viktor Gyokeres’ strike.
      Now Manchester United star Lindelof has called for the nullified result to stand as Belgium have already qualified for Euro 2024, while it is mathematically impossible for Sweden to do so.
      He said: “Belgium are already qualified and we don’t have the opportunity to get to the European Championship, so I see no reason to play [replay the game].”
      Sweden fans were held behind for hours as police and security evacuated the stadium.
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      Both fans and players received a police escort with Sweden stars travelling directly to the airport.
      Sweden boss Janne Andersson was told the horrific news at half-time and he revealed he and his players agreed they would not continue the game out of respect for the victims’ families.
      He said: “When I came down for the break, I got this information. Immediately, I felt that it was completely unreal. What kind of world do we live in today?
      “I came into the locker room and when the team started talking we agreed 100 per cent that we didn’t want to play on out of respect for the victims and their families.
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      Asked if the match will be replayed, Andersson responded: “Only time will tell. It is surreal what happened.
      “The players quickly knew at half time that the situation was serious, but first we had to get confirmation of the facts.
      “As for the Belgian players: Everyone was allowed to leave as agreed. Some went home, others to the players’ hotel.” More

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      Will the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier be replayed?

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      ON October 16, 2023, players made the decision to abandon the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier following an horrific attack.Here we take a look at if the match will be replayed or cancelled and what the FA has said in response to the situation in Brussels.
      Fans of Sweden pictured at half time as the the EURO 2024 qualifier match between Belgium and Sweden was abandonedCredit: Getty
      Will the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier match be replayed or cancelled?
      It is not yet known if the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier match will be replayed or cancelled.
      UEFA have confirmed that further communication will be made in due course.
      After the game was abandoned, Sweden captain Victor Lindelof said: “Belgium are already qualified and we don’t have the opportunity to get to the European Championship, so I see no reason to [replay the game].”
      What happened to stop the Belgium vs Sweden match?
      The Euro 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time on October 16, 2023.
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      The decision to abandon the match was made after two men, both wearing Sweden shirts, were shot dead in the street, moments before their teams qualifier game.
      A third victim was also rushed to hospital.
      Sweden players made the decision during the break to not resume the game, with the score 1-1 at half-time.
      This was also agreed to by their Belgian counterparts.
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      A statement from Belgium said: “Due to the incidents in Brussels earlier tonight, play is suspended. Our thoughts are with all those affected.”
      Sweden boss Janne Andersson added: “When I came down for the break, I got this information. Immediately, I felt that it was completely unreal. What kind of world do we live in today?
      “I came into the locker room and when the team started talking we agreed 100 percent that we didn’t want to play on out of respect for the victims and their families.”
      On October 17, 2023, it was reported that police shot dead a suspected extremist accused of killing the two men near the football stadium in Brussels.
      Feared ISIS fanatic Abdesalem L, 45, went on the run for hours following Monday night’s horror rampage before police tracked him down in a café and gunned him down.
      Will the Brussels terror attacks impact more Euro 2024 qualifiers?
      At the time of writing, is yet to be confirmed if anymore Euro 2024 qualifier games will be impacted and/or suspended.
      Since the horrific attack, security services and ministers have gathered at a Crisis Center amid fears of a terror motive.
      The terror threat level for the Brussels Capital Region has been moved to level four – with officials telling locals to “avoid unnecessary movements”.
      The threat level indicates the likelihood of a terrorist attack.
      Regions are placed under level four “when the threat is serious and very imminent”.
      What has the FA said about the situation in Brussels?
      Following the decision to abandon the game, the Swedish FA took to social media to share their condolences amid the horror that unfolded in Brussels.
      A post by the Swedish FA read: “Our thoughts go out to all the relatives of those affected in Brussels.”
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      UEFA also provided a statement following the incident which said: “Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided, after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned.
      “Further communication will be made in due course.” More

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      Why was Belgium vs Sweden abandoned?

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      THE Euro 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time.Players decided not to continue following a horrific attack.
      The Euro 2024Credit: Getty
      Why was the Belgium vs Sweden match abandoned?
      The Euro 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned after two men, both wearing Sweden shirts, were gunned down in the street before the game in Brussels.
      Sweden players decided during the break to not resume the game, with the score 1-1 at half-time.
      This decision was agreed to by their Belgian counterparts.
      Fans were kept inside the King Baudouin Stadium until security services confirmed it was safe to depart.
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      As an extra safety measure, footy supporters were allowed to enter the press room.
      What happened in Brussels?
      On October 16, 2023, two men were killed in an attack in Brussels.
      Videos shared online shows the alleged gunman in a fluorescent orange jacket arriving on a moped just three miles from the Heizel stadium.
      The alleged shooter then chases several people into a building while firing shots from an automatic rifle.
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      It is believed he first shot at a van, with one man dying inside.
      Meanwhile, a third victim was rushed to hospital.
      A second video shared on social media shows a man in an orange fluorescent jacket claiming responsibility for the attack.
      Cops in Belgium have now launched a terror probe following the shooting at Boulevard d’Ypres and the city has raised its terror alert to the highest level.
      In a clip filmed moments before the horror, the alleged attacker says he’s part of terrorist group the Islamic State.
      Speaking in Arabic, he allegedly claimed responsibility for the shooting and outlines what appears to be a terrorist manifesto.
      After a manhunt was launched a man was shot and arrested in a local cafe in the early hours of October 17, 2023.
      Will more Euro 2024 qualifier games be suspended because of the Brussels terror attacks?
      It is yet to be confirmed if anymore Euro 2024 qualifier games will be suspended – but security services and ministers have gathered at a Crisis Center, amid fears of a terror motive.
      The threat level for the Brussels Capital Region has been raised to level 4 – with officials telling locals to “avoid unnecessary movements”.
      Regions are placed under level four “when the threat is serious and very imminent”.
      What has the FA said about the Brussels terrorist attack?
      A Swedish FA social media post added: “Our thoughts go out to all the relatives of those affected in Brussels.”
      A Uefa statement on the incident, said: “Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided, after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned.
      “Further communication will be made in due course.”
      Sweden boss Janne Andersson told a press conference that shocked players decided not to carry on out of respect to the victims and their families.
      “When I came down for the break, I got this information. Immediately, I felt that it was completely unreal. What kind of world do we live in today?” he told reporters.
      “I came into the locker room and when the team started talking we agreed 100 percent that we didn’t want to play on out of respect for the victims and their families.”
      Sweden captain Victor Lindelof told the press conference that the players never felt in any danger.
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      He said: “Our security team handled it well and put us at ease. They explained that this is the safest place to be in Brussels.”
      Meanwhile, a statement from Belgium said: “Due to the incidents in Brussels earlier tonight, play is suspended. Our thoughts are with all those affected.” More

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      Belgium vs Sweden game abandoned at half time after two Swedish fans shot dead in Brussels attack before Euro 2024 tie

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      THE Euro 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time after two football fans were shot dead.Two men, both wearing Sweden shirts, were gunned down in the street before the game in Brussels.
      Sweden vs Belgium was abandoned at half-timeCredit: AFP
      Sweden players decided not to play the second half with Belgium stars agreeingCredit: Getty
      The score in the game was 1-1 when it was abandonedCredit: Reuters
      Supporters were told not to leave their seatsCredit: AP
      Sweden players decided during the break to not resume the game, with the score 1-1 at half-time.
      This decision was agreed to by their Belgian counterparts.
      A statement from Belgium said: “Due to the incidents in Brussels earlier tonight, play is suspended. Our thoughts are with all those affected.”
      A Swedish FA social media post added: “Our thoughts go out to all the relatives of those affected in Brussels.”
      A Uefa statement on the incident, said: “Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided, after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned.
      “Further communication will be made in due course.”
      Sweden boss Janne Andersson told a press conference that shocked players decided not to carry on out of respect to the victims and their families.
      “When I came down for the break, I got this information. Immediately, I felt that it was completely unreal. What kind of world do we live in today?” he told reporters.
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      “I came into the locker room and when the team started talking we agreed 100 percent that we didn’t want to play on out of respect for the victims and their families.”
      Sweden captain Victor Lindelof told the press conference that the players never felt in any danger.
      He said: “Our security team handled it well and put us at ease. They explained that this is the safest place to be in Brussels.”
      Fans were kept inside the King Baudouin Stadium until security services confirmed it was safe to depart, with the gunman at still at large.
      As an extra safety measure, fans were allowed to enter the press room.
      Thousands of fans are now trapped inside the stadiumCredit: AFP
      Uefa confirmed the match had been abandoned after consultation with both teams and local policeCredit: AP
      There are said to be 700 Swedish fans in attendance at the King Baudouin StadiumCredit: EPA
      Footage from inside the stadium appeared to show fans clapping and chanting “Sweden”.
      The alleged shooter – who claims to be linked to ISIS – is still on the run hours after the horror unfolded at 7pm around three miles from Brussels’ King Baudouin Stadium.
      Cops in Belgium have now launched a terror probe following the shooting at Boulevard d’Ypres and the city has raised its terror alert to the highest level.
      In a clip filmed moments before the horror, the alleged attacker says he’s part of terrorist group the Islamic State.
      Speaking in Arabic, he claims responsibility for the shooting and outlines what appears to be a terrorist manifesto.
      The match was stopped as panic ensued among supporters – who were barricaded inside the stadium, which has capacity for 50,000 fans.
      Thousands of terrified fans – including 700 Swedes – were trapped inside, with pictures showing fans phoning relatives and removing their jerseys as Belgium’s Crisis Centre said it planned to “safely escort” them out.
      Videos shared online shows the alleged gunman in a fluorescent orange jacket arriving on a moped just three miles from the Heizel stadium.
      The alleged shooter then chases several people into a building while firing shots from an automatic rifle.
      It is believed he first shot at a van, with one man dying inside.
      Meanwhile, a third victim has been rushed to hospital.
      No suspect has yet been arrested.
      A second video shared on social media shows a man in an orange fluorescent jacket claiming responsibility for the attack.
      Manhunt launched
      Cops are now urgently hunting the gunman – and Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has asked residents to be “vigilant”.
      He said: “My deepest condolences to the relatives of the cowardly assassination attempt in Brussels
      “I monitor developments together with the Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs from the national crisis center
      “We are monitoring the situation and would like to ask the residents of Brussels to be vigilant.”
      Security services and ministers are currently gathered at a Crisis Center, amid fears of a terror motive.
      The threat level for the Brussels Capital Region has been raised to level 4 – with officials telling locals to “avoid unnecessary movements”.
      Regions are placed under level four “when the threat is serious and very imminent”.
      Photos show a smaller gun left behind at the scene.
      One witness told HBVL:  “There was soon a crowd, including the police.
      “I saw the victim less than five meters away from me. A man about 40 years old.
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      “And then a black Mercedes Vito with two or three bullet holes in it.
      “Inside was the driver dead. The injured passenger, half his body filled with blood, but conscious.”
      A manhunt has been launched to find the alleged shooterCredit: EPA
      Two football supporters wearing Sweden shirts were shot in BrusselsCredit: Reuters More

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      Gylfi Sigurdsson scores first goal for Iceland in three years with former Everton star back for Euro 2024 qualifiers

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      FORMER Premier League star Gylfi Sigurdsson has scored his first goal for Iceland in three years.Sigurdsson, 34, made his return to the national set-up by coming off the bench against Luxembourg last Friday.
      Gylfi Sigurdsson scored his first goal for Iceland in three yearsCredit: AP
      Sigurdsson started the match against LiechtensteinCredit: Rex
      Sigurdsson’s last goal for them came in a 2-1 defeat against Hungary in 2020Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      He was promoted to the starting XI for Monday night’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein.
      The former Everton man then found himself on the score sheet 22 minutes later.
      Sigurdsson converted from the penalty spot by smashing the ball into the goal off of the bar to the left side of the net.
      It marked his first goal for the national team in three years.
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      He then added a second goal after half-time.
      His last goal for Iceland came in the final of the Euro 2020 qualifier play-offs, when he scored against Hungary after 11 minutes in a 2-1 defeat.
      After being called up to the team for the October international’s Sigurdsson was reportedly cheered everytime he touched the ball in his 20-minute cameo against Luxembourg.
      Speaking to Fotbolti, he said: “It was hard not to hear, it was already in my warm-up and when I came in. I have never received such a reception here, it was an extra wild welcome.”
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      Sigurdsson’s international return comes after he joined Danish side Lyngby in August.
      He added: “I think. In Lyngby I may have trained fully 10-14 times. It has gone quickly.
      “I know there is a long way to go and it will probably be a few months before I am in top form.”
      Sigurdsson made played in his first professional football match for 853 days when he starred for two-time Danish champions Lyngby against Vejle on Septmeber 22.
      He signed a one-year deal with the Superliga club and has so far made two appearances.
      Speaking to the club’s website he said: “I hope that I can come in and contribute with a lot of experience and quality.
      “I know that there are a lot of young and talented players in the team, and I really want to learn from me so that we can lift ourselves up together.
      “I have heard about the good support we have, and I am very much looking forward to meeting the fans and not least playing in front of them.”
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      Sigurdsson played 318 Premier League games between 2011 and 2021.
      He turned out for Tottenham, Swansea and Everton, scoring 67 goals and providing 52 assists. More

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      Why Ireland need to LOSE to Netherlands in Euro 2024 qualifier to have best chance of qualifying for tournament

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      REPUBLIC OF IRELAND are in a bizarre scenario where their Euro 2024 hopes would actually be boosted if they LOSE to Netherlands next month.Stephen Kenny’s side suffered a crushing blow on Friday when they were beaten by Greece at home in qualification.
      Republic of Ireland will be better off losing to Netherlands in their quest for Euro 2024 qualificationCredit: Sportsfile
      That was Ireland’s fifth defeat in six matches and leaves them fourth in Group B, six points behind the Netherlands, nine behind the second-placed Greeks and 15 behind leaders France.
      They head to Gibraltar today already knowing that a play-off place is out of their grasp and their hopes of qualifying automatically out of the group are over.
      However, the dream of reaching this summer’s European Championship in Germany is not quite over thanks to a very strange predicament.
      The introduction of the Nations League in 2018 now means that nations have two means of qualification.
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      The Euro play-offs will include the best-performing sides from the Nations League that failed to qualify automatically for Euro 2024.
      That means Ireland cannot have more than seven teams above them in the Nations League ranking that fail to qualify automatically from the groups.
      The Netherlands are one of the sides above Ireland in the Nations League rankings.
      That, therefore, means it would be beneficial for Kenny’s men if Ronald Koeman’s team qualify ahead of Greece as the latter are ranked below the Irish.
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      An Ireland defeat to Netherlands, who face Greece tonight, on November 18 in the final qualifier would create an additional play-off spot for Ireland.
      However, a win would almost certainly take away their chance of advancing due to the bonkers situation they find themselves in. More